Senior Project Finance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and deliver comprehensive financial analysis at the portfolio level for Clinical Solutions departments, focusing on budget health, forecast accuracy, margin performance, and risk identification.

• Oversee project financial management throughout the entire project lifecycle, from award to closeout, ensuring compliance with financial best practices and internal controls.

• Conduct variance analysis comparing actuals to forecasts and budgets to identify change drivers, scope creep, and emerging risks.

• Collaborate with project finance teams to ensure the consistency and integrity of project-level data that contributes to portfolio reporting.

• Assist in enhancing departmental forecasting and planning processes using clear and justifiable assumptions.

• Track budget consumption, earned value metrics, and the impacts of change orders across various portfolios.

• Provide forward-looking insights to facilitate proactive financial decision-making by operational leadership.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.

• Develop and sustain trial operations KPIs and measures that link operational performance to financial results.

• Utilize Excel and Power BI to create scalable dashboards and analyses that support portfolio governance and executive review.

• Simplify complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

• Serve as a finance partner to department heads in Clinical Solutions, aiding in planning, performance reviews, and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and present executive-ready materials summarizing portfolio performance, risks, and recommendations.

• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested by Finance, Clinical Operations, or executive leadership.

• Work collaboratively with Project Management, Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Finance teams to ensure alignment between operational execution and financial reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or its international equivalent) along with 5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong background in project finance within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) setting.

• Exceptional analytical and presentation skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with department heads and senior operational leaders.

• Experience in project finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or operational finance.

• Proven experience in managing or analyzing clinical trial portfolios and complex project financials.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and handling large data sets.

• Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence/visualization tools.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and department heads.

• Solid understanding of the financial drivers of clinical trials, project lifecycles, and contract/budget mechanics.

• Strong financial and analytical acumen linking operational activities to financial outcomes.

• Ability to distill complex data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations.

• High attention to detail coupled with a strategic, portfolio-level mindset.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative work environment promoting teamwork and innovation.